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Overview |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,275 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #10 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jhu.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,034 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,405 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 93% |
Admission |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,844 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 2,745 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.3% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.2% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1520/1570 | 1310/1490 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $85,800 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $279 |
Diversity |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Johns Hopkins | Union College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Johns Hopkins University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (31,275 students vs. 2,107 students)
Johns Hopkins vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Johns Hopkins or Union College?
- Union College is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Johns Hopkins for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Union College than Johns Hopkins University ($63,603.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johns Hopkins University than Union College ($24,034 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 11.9% lower than costs at Johns Hopkins University ($15,768 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Johns Hopkins University (93% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johns Hopkins University students is 45% larger than aid received Union College ($54,405 vs. $37,530)
Johns Hopkins vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Johns Hopkins or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Johns Hopkins .
- Accepted freshman Johns Hopkins students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (46.5%) than Johns Hopkins (7.3%)
Johns Hopkins vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Johns Hopkins or Union College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Union College and Johns Hopkins.
- The graduation rate at Johns Hopkins is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Johns Hopkins University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($85,800 vs. $74,200)
- Johns Hopkins University students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- Johns Hopkins graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johns Hopkins students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/